Richard MacDonald Rain II Signed 19 inch Bronze Sculpture Edition of 85

Artist: Richard MacDonald
Title: Rain II
Medium: Bronze Sculpture
Size: 19 1/2" high x 12 1/2" x 7 1/2"
Inscription: Signed and numbered
Edition: 21/85
Year: Circa 1991
Documentation: Includes Gallery Certificate of Authenticity

Richard MacDonald's "Rain II" is a captivating bronze sculpture that stands 19 1/2 inches high, resting elegantly on a stepped marble base. This piece is part of a limited edition of 85, and it showcases MacDonald's exceptional ability to capture the fluidity and dynamism of the human form in a static medium.

"Rain II" depicts a figure gracefully poised, embodying a sense of movement and balance that is characteristic of MacDonald's work. The sculpture's title evokes imagery of rain, which the figure seems to be reaching out to feel, suggesting themes of both exploration and renewal. The subtle interplay between the figure's form and the imagined falling rain creates a sense of harmony and connection with nature.

The bronze medium adds a timeless quality to the piece, with its rich patina enhancing the contours and details of the sculpture. MacDonald's meticulous attention to anatomical precision is evident in the lifelike rendering of muscles and posture, conveying both strength and delicacy.

"Rain II" is a testament to Richard MacDonald's artistic vision and technical prowess, blending classical sculptural techniques with a modern sensibility. The sculpture invites viewers to reflect on the beauty of fleeting moments and the serenity found in nature's simple yet profound occurrences. As part of a limited edition, "Rain II" is a prized piece that brings a sense of grace and contemplation to any art collection. MacDonald's bronze sculpture “Rain II" is signed and number by the artist and includes a gallery certificate of authenticity with purchase.

About Richard MacDonald

Devoted to exploring of the human form, Richard MacDonald is often regarded as the world's leading figurative sculptor today. This ingenious aesthete has been creating bronze sculptures with a relentless enthusiasm for over thirty years. Often described as Realism, his work is a part of the neo-figurative movement and it is greatly inspired by motion and the art of dance.

Originally, Richard MacDonald was classically trained as a painter, having graduated Cum laude from the Art Center College of Design in 1971. His career began in the world of illustration, where the artist was frequently required to illustrate sporting events, including the Olympics. After a decade in illustration, he wanted to pursue another medium and his fascination with human body brought him to sculpture.

In 1983, MacDonald officially retired as an illustrator and immersed himself into a three-dimensional creative universe. His talent helped accelerate his career as a sculptor, as the artist quickly rose to international prominence. Celebrated for its dynamism, refinement and superb quality, sculptures by Richard MacDonald were greatly sought after, while numerous prestigious commissions followed. Simultaneously, he never ceased to explore the stunning physicality and aesthetics of the human body, regularly working with live models in his studio.

Ballet was hardly a novel subject in art and Richard MacDonald does follow the footsteps of Degas and even Rodin. Still, the works of the contemporary sculptor are different, meticulously made and anatomically correct to the slightest detail, testifying to the artist's unparalleled perfectionism. Still, they are not a literal translation of a dancer's body, but a true artistic portrayal of an paradigmatic character or a scene, imbued with personal traits and a vast emotive spectrum radiating from every inch of the piece. MacDonald's statues are idealized images of harmony, with masterly balanced compositions, depicted the impossible postures and appearing to barely touch the ground.

As a renowned artist, Richard MacDonald worked with some of the most prominent dancers and performers in the world, notably with members of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, American Ballet Theatre, The Royal Ballet, and most recently - Cirque du Soleil. A devout philanthropist, he was honored and awarded by great international organizations, including the United States Olympic Committee.

In the manner and with the commitment of the greatest sculptors from the history of art, Richard MacDonald continues to create sculptures impregnated with passion and energy, celebrating the supreme qualities of both the spiritual and the material body. His works are admired by connoisseurs and aficionados alike, as some of the most coveted collectibles in the world of contemporary sculpture.

Richard MacDonald was born in Pasadena, California in 1946. He keeps a studio in Monterey, California, where he is based.